Cyprus

The government has granted energy giants Chevron, operators of the Aphrodite gas field offshore Cyprus, an extension until the end of March 2024 to submit an ‘optimal development plan’, it emerged ...

The number of road deaths has gone down so far this year, police spokesman Christos Andreou said on Monday. He added that so far 28 people have died on Cyprus’ roads ...

Focusing on fellow human beings, and with a high sense of solidarity, this Christmas Lidl Cyprus once again offers love to those who need it. Over December 11-31, 2023, with each ...

The trial for the death of national guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou continued Monday, with the testimony of the police guard that transported the soldier’s remains to Greece for further testing ...

Around 300 postal delivery officers, members of the Isotita union, have decided to strike until Friday. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the union said issues, primarily centred on increases in ...

Cyprus’ police chief has given strict orders for tougher police presence during large gatherings and popular spots across the country, the force’s spokesman Christos Andreou said on Monday. He ...

The Cyprus Institute of Labour, associated with the Pancyprian Federation of Labour (Peo), released a comprehensive report on Monday, delving into the economic and employment landscape for 2023. The findings of ...

Two Iranian nationals may face deportation after they were linked to a foiled terror attack against Israelis and Jewish people in Cyprus, police said on Monday. The two have been ...

‘The world is changing. Cyprus must change too!’ Ten years after the island’s haircut, ALIX NORMAN meets an unusual barber who’s challenging our long-held beliefs What do you ...

The Paphos district court on Monday issued a four-day detention order against a 29-year-old Paphos resident to facilitate investigations into three cases involving theft and money laundering. According to Paphos ...

President Nikos Christodoulides praised on Monday the “historic visit” of Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, who is visiting Cyprus for the first time. He described the visit as ...

Three Category B vessels have been added to the maritime fleet of the Cyprus coast guard, Justice Minister Anna Procopiou said on Monday. “The addition of the vessels is crucial, ...

One thousand eight hundred teddy bears were thrown onto the pitch during Saturday’s top flight football match between Aek Larnaca and Aris Limassol. The gesture marked the successful execution ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has greenlighted the appointment of Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as the new UN envoy to Cyprus, it emerged on Monday. According to reports in the ...

All regular school bus services resumed operations on Monday morning after chaotic scenes last week when buses were pulled to fit fire retardant systems. Speaking to CyBC radio on Monday, ...

By Richard Boxall The last round of group matches in the Cyprus T20 cricket league saw Markhor and Sri Lanka Lions snatch top spot in groups A and C, while ...

In today’s episode, Israel helped Cyprus foil an Iranian-ordered attack against Israelis and Jews on the island, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday, as Cypriot ...

The ‘festival that never ends’ is set to continue offering cultural productions in 2024 and to wrap up a busy 2023 agenda, it welcomes two more shows this December. A Shakespearean play ...

Police on Sunday arrested two women, aged 42 and 27, to aid investigations into cases of burglaries at two old people’s homes. The reported incidents were brought to the attention of ...

President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will meet on Monday evening when they are both set to attend the annual end-of-year reception hosted by the UN Secretary ...

The Met Office on Monday issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms valid from 9am to 5pm. According to the warning, isolated heavy thunderstorms are expected to initially affect the west ...

The Pentakomo operation has lunged from one scandal to another. Now operators have been kicked out the question remains how the facility will continue to operate The continued operation of ...

Police on Sunday said it arrested 33 people living in Cyprus illegally, as part of an operation which unfolded in Nicosia. Procedures to deport them are already underway, police specified. In ...

The memorial of former President Tassos Papadopoulos took place on Sunday, marking 15 years since his death. Members of his family, ministers and MPs attended the service, as did individuals from ...